actually, in the early 80's, according to Linda, there WERE boxes of the stuff in storage but were tossed away in the trash by another family member when they were cleaning out the storage unit. As for the stuff prior to the kahikis demise, she said some of it has dissappeared, mainly the photos of all the celebrities that once hung in the upper offices and some in the bar.....

as for finding old mugs, here's one of my old secrets i'll share with you....i have always done well when happening across former employees of tiki bars...they always kept some mugs and stuff for themselves and now, years later are happy to get rid of it for a few bucks......I made a huge mai kai score some years ago....a woman I met was a waitress at the mai kai back in the day. she owned a vintage store in florida years ago and had stashed in the back room, a couple dozen mai kai mugs and bowls. i bought all of it plus some mugs from a couple other places. she said her and her roomate at the time used to bring home mugs and stuff all the time when they were working there.....I've had similiar luck with other bars as well.

Hi, Linda here(umeone). from the Kahiki.
I would like to thank Swannyfor trying to help me in my quest to collect memorabillia from my past. My husband and I had the privilege of spending time with Swanky and Tikiskip this past weekend at the Voodoo Lounge in Columbus, OH.and wer had a great time.

Since Craig and I Started buying on eBay, we have acquired several new items from b adler, rusassy,kdougwell, and many others. However, our interest is in the older items that relate to my father and mother.

We are nor sellers on eBay, nor would we sell or trade our purchases. We intend to pass them onto our children and eventually their children.

Best of all, we have made great new friends that have turned us on to the Tiki affection that I assume we all share.

I am saddened by the seeming attacks and cynicism that has come from my new friends help. Being the optimist that I am, I look forward to meeting more nice people through our affiliation with Tiki Central and eBay.

Errrr...I just re-read this thread and can't say I really see anyone "pissing on Swanky."

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On 2005-08-25 19:09, Tiki Joe wrote:Besides, if this is the girl I saw in the picture on the Fraternal Order of Moai site posing with Mr. Sapp, she's hot!

Well, God Dangit!, can we have a link please!?!?

Uanemone, are we allowed to bid against you or not?

Please don't be just another TC ebayer. Tell us your personal history re: the Kahiki and your thoughts and feelings about the history of the establishment. There are many Kahiki freaks here who would love to hear what you have to share.
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We are all friends here, and we all get a bit manic about our hobby and mug collecting habit. I wish you well at preserving you family and their heritage. I am sure you understand that once something goes up on eBay..it is simply a matter of highest bidder takes the item. It is not done to keep your family history from your kids. but I am sure that you understand other folks feel passionate about these vintage items, as well. I can assure I will never bid against you. Good luck on your quest to reclaim some more of your past from your families history business.
_________________Just finished a bottle of Havana Club Anejo 3 Anos, which was excellantly suited for many rum cocktails!

I had a 3-chip DV camera out there as well and shot a lot of footage, especially the water fountain and the fireplace Moai being pulled out the hole in the roof, but they ran over schedule and I had to leave without capturing the actual building demolition, unfortunately.

I can dig that footage up if you want to use it for anything non-commercial, Swanky.